hood release CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2012 5.G User Guide

A. Headlight Switch pg. 28
B. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High BeamsLever (behind steering wheel) pg. 26
C. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 76
D. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 76
E. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
F. Transmission Gear Selector
G. Audio System (touch-screen-radio shown) pg. 40
H. Climate Controls pg. 31 I. SWITCH PANEL
− Economy Mode
− Hazard Switch
− Power Inverter pg. 80
− Electronic Stability Control pg. 86
J. VES/DVD Player pg. 74
K. Power Outlets pg. 81 L. Speed Control pg. 29
M. Hood Release pg. 107
N. Parking Brake Release
O. Power Mirrors
P. Power Windows
Q. Power Door Locks
R. Power Vent Windows
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the hood release lever located on theinstrument panel, below the steering
column.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety catch lever, in the middle of the hood opening.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
• Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip, then
lower the hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched,
it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious injury or death.
ADDING FUEL
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
• The gas cap is located behind the fuelfiller door on the left side of the vehicle. If
the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the
replacement cap is for use with this
vehicle.
• When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full.
• Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. This is an indication that
the gas cap is properly tightened. If not
properly tightened, the MIL (Malfunction
Indicator Light) may come on.
NOTE:The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
107

Airbag ...................15
Alarm, Panic................8
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . 13
Audio Settings .......42,43,44,46,49,58
Automatic Headlights ...........28
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 33
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ...............110
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks .....75
Axle Fluid .................110
Belts, Seat .................14
Blind Spot Monitoring ...........35
Brake Fluid ................110
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle ................26
Bulb Replacement .............118
Button, Start/Stop Removal .......8,12
Calibration, Compass ...........76
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ............83
Change Oil Indicator ...........89
Changing A Flat Tire ...........91
Child Restraint ...............16
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......16
Clock Setting ........... 42,44,47,56
Compass Calibration ...........76
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........110
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......29
Cruise Light ................29
Customer Assistance ...........119
Defects, Reporting ............120
Dimmer Control ..............28
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........28
Disarming, Theft System ..........14
E-85Fuel .................110
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..........30
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ..............29
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................. 76,77
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ......40Emergency Key
...............8
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ......105
Jacking ................ 91,96
Overheating ..............90
Engine Break-In Recommendations .......26
Compartment .............109
Oil Selection ..............110
Overheating ..............90
Starting .................12
Stopping ................12
Event Data Recorder ...........106
Exterior Lights ..............118
Flash-To-Pass ...............27
Flexible

Fuel Vehicles ...........110
Fluid Capacities ..............110
Fluids ...................110
Fog Lights .................28
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) Seating ....19
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........105
Front Heated Seats ............23
Fuel EconomyMode.............30
Specifications .............110
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....78
Headlights Automatic ...............28
Dimmer Switch .............28
HighBeam ...............27
Heated Mirrors ............ 31,32,34
Heated Seats ...............23
Heated Steering Wheel ..........24
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch .............27
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ................78
Hood Release ...............107
Instrument Cluster .............6
Indicators .................7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ....6,86
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....27
Introduction .................2
INDEX
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